Find out more about this impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Distance Education